1979 Eastern League


The 1979 season was the Eastern League's 57th, and 6 teams competed in the league that year.

Level: AA
Season Began: Saturday, April 14, 1979
Season Ended: Saturday, September 1, 1979

1979 Eastern League Standings
1979 Eastern League League Leaders

Bristol Red Sox (73-66) - Roster | Statistics - Boston Red Sox affiliate
Buffalo Bisons (72-67) - Roster | Statistics - Pittsburgh Pirates affiliate
Holyoke Millers (63-76) - Roster | Statistics - Milwaukee Brewers affiliate
Reading Phillies (77-61) - Roster | Statistics - Philadelphia Phillies affiliate
Waterbury A's (49-91) - Roster | Statistics - Oakland Athletics affiliate
West Haven Yankees (83-56) - Roster | Statistics - New York Yankees affiliate


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